CLEP College Composition Modular

Which version of the sentence corrects the subject-verb agreement error? "Each of the students have submitted their final essay."

• AEach of the students have submitted their final essay.
• BEach of the students having submitted their final essay.
• CEach of the students have submitted his final essay.
• DEach of the students has submitted their final essay.

In the sentence "Neither the manager nor the employees was aware of the policy change," which correction fixes the agreement error?

• AChange "was" to "were" so the verb agrees with the nearer subject "employees."
• BChange "employees" to "employee" to match "was."
• CChange "Neither" to "Either" to fix the meaning.
• DInsert a comma after "manager" to separate the subjects.

Which sentence uses pronouns that agree clearly with their antecedents?

• AThe two editors submitted its shared recommendation.
• BEvery applicant must upload our resume by Friday.
• CIf students want feedback, they should visit the writing center.
• DAnyone who finishes early may place your test on the desk.

Which sentence corrects the dangling modifier in "Walking to class, the rain soaked my notes"?

• AWalking to class, my notes were soaked by the rain.
• BThe rain, walking to class, soaked my notes.
• CWhile I was walking to class, the rain soaked my notes.
• DWalking to class and the rain soaked my notes.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly to join two independent clauses?

• AThe deadline passed; however, the report was incomplete.
• BThe deadline passed, the report was incomplete.
• CThe deadline passed however the report was incomplete.
• DThe deadline passed, however the report was incomplete.

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the apostrophe to show possession?

• AThe childrens' books were left in the classroom.
• BThe childrens's books were left in the classroom.
• CThe childrens books were left in the classroom.
• DThe children's books were left in the classroom.

Which sentence corrects the faulty verb tense shift in "She opened the door and sees the package on the step"?

• AShe opens the door and saw the package on the step.
• BShe opened the door and sees the package on the step.
• CShe opened the door and saw the package on the step.
• DShe opening the door and seeing the package on the step.

Which sentence uses the idiom and preposition correctly in edited Standard Written English?

• AThe findings are different with the ones reported last year.
• BThe committee was capable to complete the review on time.
• CHer conclusions are consistent with the earlier study.
• DHe is interested about pursuing a graduate degree.

Which revision corrects the case error in "The award was given to my colleague and I"?

• AThe award was given to my colleague and I.
• BThe award was given to myself and my colleague.
• CThe award was given to my colleague and me.
• DThe award was given to I and my colleague.

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

• AThe course teaches reading critically, to write clearly, and analysis of sources.
• BThe course teaches reading critically, clear writing, and to analyze sources.
• CThe course teaches to read critically, writing clearly, and analysis of sources.
• DThe course teaches reading critically, writing clearly, and analyzing sources.

Which revision most effectively combines these sentences? "The report was thorough. It was also far too long. Readers lost interest."

• AAlthough the report was thorough, it was so long that readers lost interest.
• BThe report was thorough, and it was also far too long, and readers lost interest.
• CThe report was thorough it was far too long readers lost interest.
• DThe report was thorough; the report was far too long; readers lost interest.

Which choice most improves the conciseness of "Due to the fact that the data was incomplete, the researchers were not able to draw any conclusions"?

• ADue to the fact that the data was incomplete, the researchers could not draw conclusions.
• BOn account of the data being incomplete in nature, no conclusions were drawn.
• CThe data being incomplete, conclusions were not able to be drawn by the researchers.
• DBecause the data was incomplete, the researchers could not draw conclusions.

In a paragraph about renewable energy, which transition word best fits the blank? "Solar panels can reduce electricity bills. ____, the initial installation cost remains a barrier for many households."

• ATherefore
• BSimilarly
• CHowever
• DFor example

A writer wants to revise "The new policy was implemented by the administration in order to reduce the amount of waste that was being produced." Which is the most effective revision for clarity and concision?

• AThe administration implemented the new policy to reduce waste.
• BThe new policy, which was implemented by the administration, reduced waste production amo…
• CIn order to reduce waste, the new policy was implemented by the administration.
• DThe administration, implementing the new policy, was reducing the amount of waste being p…

Which sentence is the most logical topic sentence to open a paragraph that then describes three benefits of regular exercise?

• AYesterday I went for a long run in the park near my house.
• BSome people dislike going to the gym because it is crowded.
• CRegular exercise offers several important benefits for physical and mental health.
• DIn conclusion, exercise is something everyone should consider.

Read the passage: "(1) Coral reefs support a quarter of marine species. (2) They are declining rapidly. (3) Pollution and warming waters are major causes. (4) I have always wanted to learn to scuba dive." Which sentence should be deleted to improve unity?

• ASentence 1
• BSentence 2
• CSentence 3
• DSentence 4

Which revision corrects the faulty parallelism in "The internship taught her to manage deadlines, communicating with clients, and how to analyze data"?

• AThe internship taught her to manage deadlines, communicating with clients, and analyzing…
• BThe internship taught her deadline management, communicating with clients, and to analyze…
• CThe internship taught her managing deadlines, to communicate with clients, and how to ana…
• DThe internship taught her to manage deadlines, to communicate with clients, and to analyz…

Which sentence best corrects the misplaced modifier in "The professor explained how to cite sources to the students using a slideshow"?

• AUsing a slideshow, the professor explained to the students how to cite sources.
• BThe professor explained how to cite sources to the students using a slideshow.
• CThe professor explained how to cite sources using a slideshow to the students.
• DTo the students, how to cite sources the professor explained using a slideshow.

A paragraph lists steps out of order. Which sentence belongs first in a process paragraph describing how to write a research paper?

• ARevise the draft for clarity and correct any citation errors.
• BGather and evaluate sources that address your question.
• CWrite a complete first draft using your outline.
• DChoose a focused topic and develop a research question.

Which revision best eliminates the redundancy in "The two groups collaborated together to jointly create a final report"?

• AThe two groups collaborated together to create a final report.
• BThe two groups jointly collaborated together to create a report.
• CThe two groups collaborated to create a final report.
• DCollaborating together, the two groups jointly created a final report.

Which sentence best corrects the comma splice in "The experiment failed twice, the team revised its method"?

• AThe experiment failed twice, the team revised its method.
• BThe experiment failed twice the team revised its method.
• CAfter the experiment failed twice, the team revised its method.
• DThe experiment failed twice, and revising its method.

Which choice most improves the sentence variety of "The novel is long. The novel is complex. The novel rewards careful readers"?

• AThe novel is long, and the novel is complex, and the novel rewards careful readers.
• BThe novel, being long, being complex, rewards careful readers.
• CThe novel is long; the novel is complex; the novel rewards careful readers.
• DLong and complex, the novel rewards careful readers.

In the sentence "The committee reviewed the proposal, they approved it unanimously," which is the best correction?

• AThe committee reviewed the proposal and approved it unanimously.
• BThe committee reviewed the proposal, they approved it unanimously.
• CThe committee reviewed the proposal, approving it unanimously they agreed.
• DThe committee reviewed, the proposal they approved it unanimously.

Which word choice is most appropriate for a formal academic essay? "The results were ____ and supported the original hypothesis."

• Areally encouraging
• Bsort of supportive
• Cconclusive
• Dpretty persuasive

A writer wants to add a sentence that provides a specific example after the claim "Local libraries offer more than books." Which sentence best fulfills that purpose?

• ALibraries have existed for thousands of years across many cultures.
• BIn conclusion, libraries are valuable institutions worth supporting.
• CReading is one of the most beneficial habits a person can develop.
• DFor instance, many branches lend tools and offer coding classes.

Which revision corrects the shift in person in "When a person studies regularly, you tend to retain more information"?

• AWhen a person studies regularly, you tend to retain more information.
• BWhen you study regularly, a person tends to retain more information.
• CWhen you study regularly, you tend to retain more information.
• DWhen a person studies regularly, one tend to retain more information.

Which sentence provides the clearest, most logical concluding sentence for a paragraph arguing that cities should expand bike lanes?

• ABikes come in many styles, including road bikes and mountain bikes.
• BSome people prefer to drive cars even on short trips downtown.
• CBike lanes can reduce traffic and emissions while improving public health.
• DNext, the city council will vote on a new parking ordinance.

Which is the most effective revision of the wordy sentence "At this point in time, we are in the process of conducting an investigation"?

• AAt this point in time, we are investigating.
• BAn investigation is being conducted by us at this point.
• CWe are in the process of investigating at this time.
• DWe are currently investigating.

Which transition best connects these sentences? "The first study used a small sample. ____, its findings should be interpreted cautiously."

• AConsequently
• BNevertheless
• CIn contrast
• DMeanwhile

Read the draft sentence: "The author argues that social media, which has become very popular and is used by billions of people around the world every single day, harms attention spans." Which revision tightens the sentence without losing the main idea?

• AThe author argues that social media, used by billions every day, harms attention spans.
• BThe author, arguing about social media being popular, says it harms attention spans world…
• CSocial media is very popular and used by billions, and the author argues it harms attenti…
• DThe author argues that social media harms attention spans.

Which sentence corrects the faulty predication in "The reason the project failed is because the budget was cut"?

• AThe reason the project failed is because the budget was cut.
• BThe reason why the project failed is because of the budget being cut.
• CThe reason the project failed is that the budget was cut.
• DThe project failed is the reason because the budget was cut.

A paragraph jumps abruptly from discussing causes of a problem to proposing solutions. Which sentence would best serve as a transition between the two parts?

• AThese are some of the many causes that researchers have identified over the years.
• BThe problem is complicated and has existed for a long time now.
• CCauses are an important part of understanding any problem.
• DGiven these causes, several practical solutions deserve consideration.

Which revision best fixes the inconsistent tone in "The study employed rigorous statistical methods, but honestly the results were kind of a letdown"?

• AThe study employed rigorous statistical methods, but the results were disappointing.
• BThe study employed rigorous statistical methods, but honestly the results were kind of a…
• CThe study used really solid stats, but the results were disappointing.
• DThe study employed rigorous statistical methods, but the results were a total bummer.

Which sentence most effectively subordinates the less important idea? "The hikers reached the summit. They were exhausted."

• AThe hikers reached the summit, and they were exhausted.
• BThe hikers were exhausted, so they reached the summit.
• CThe hikers reached the summit; they were exhausted.
• DAlthough exhausted, the hikers reached the summit.

Which sentence best corrects the vague pronoun reference in "When Maria spoke with Janet, she realized she had made a mistake"?

• AWhen Maria spoke with Janet, she realized she had made a mistake.
• BWhen she spoke with her, she realized she had made a mistake.
• CWhen Maria spoke with Janet, Maria realized she had made a mistake.
• DSpeaking, Maria and Janet realized she had made a mistake.

Which choice best improves the emphasis by using active rather than passive voice? "Mistakes were made by the accounting department during the audit."

• AMistakes were made by the accounting department during the audit.
• BDuring the audit, mistakes were made by the accounting department.
• CThe accounting department made mistakes during the audit.
• DMistakes, made by the accounting department, occurred during the audit.

Read: "(1) Many students struggle with time management. (2) They often procrastinate on large assignments. (3) A planner can help them break tasks into steps. (4) Procrastination is when you delay doing something." Which sentence is least necessary and could be cut?

• ASentence 1
• BSentence 2
• CSentence 3
• DSentence 4